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Brett Simon's Bio
Mr. Brett Simon has more than 30 years of experience in commercial construction; a true veteran in the commercial contracting industry. Mr. Simon leads construction endeavors utilizing extensive proficiencies he has gained out in the field, on site, and in the office.
Mr. Brett Simon is the Vice President of Construction and is responsible for leading construction endeavors, utilizing extensive proficiencies gained in the field, on-site and in the office. He has more than 20 years of industry experience and is considered a true veteran in the commercial contracting field.
His dedicated focus on the procurement of new business can be seen in his track record. Mr. Simon has successfully executed numerous multi-million dollar commercial construction ventures, and has been highly regarded for his success in the completion of more than $60 million dollars in contracting projects. His efforts are always steadfast when it comes to improving current systems and work processes.
Bui Nguyen's Bio
Bui Nguyen, Chairman and CEO, stands at the forefront of our organization. Mr. Bui is a results-driven executive with over 35 years of experience positively affecting bottom-line profitability and workforce optimization through strategic development and business re-engineering. Mr. Bui has 20 years of experience in the hotel, hospitality and construction industries. He leads his team with a hands-on management style and impressive business-risk acumen. Under his leadership, the organization has consistently met and exceeded corporate goals and objectives within progressively accountable leadership roles.
The inception of his first hotel entity took place in 1998. Over the years, the company experienced exponential growth, eventually evolving into the turn-key companies now known as BN Management Co, Hi-Tech Commercial Contractors and the New Orleans and Gulf Coast Regional Center (NOGC-RC) EB5 VISA Program.
Mr. Nguyen is well versed in all facets of the hotel industry, including construction, renovation, ownership, and operations in multiple states along the Gulf Coast. Mr. Nguyen’s franchise affiliations include Marriott, Hilton, Choice Hotels International, Best Western International, La Quinta and Wyndham. Recognized for his business acumen & leadership qualities, he has been pursued to take on leadership roles in more than 20 entities across the United States.
Mr. Nguyen’s expertise runs deep. He has a disciplined investment approach and believes in growing his companies in a conservative and prudent manner. His operating strategy involves analyzing hundreds of projects before identifying just the right one that fits within the company’s core competencies and the team’s capabilities. His underlying passion for business growth and development, combined with a results-oriented work ethic, has opened doors for entrepreneurial ventures that have evolved into highly successful, financially stable organizations.
Joseph O’Connor's Bio
Joseph O'Connor has extensive experience in all facet of hospitality management. Joseph is a 30 year veteran of the hospitality industry and is well respected executive in the field. He specializes in turnaround of under performing operations, implementing inventory control systems that lower operating cost, establishment of policies that recruit, develop, retain employees, and structured training programs. Joseph affiliation is with Marriott, Hilton, Wyndham, La Quinta, Best western, IHG and Choice.
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Sonya Nguyen's Bio
A long time equity partner in the BN Group of Companies, Mrs. Sonya Nguyen serves the entire multiple division vertically integrated enterprise as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In her cross-functional multi-disciplinary role, Sonya is responsible for the overall financial management and operations elements of all divisions of the company, which include BN Management, Hi Tech Commercial Contractors full service design and construction, NOGC-RC EB-5 Investment, and the Equity components.
Her responsibilities include financial reporting and transparency, multiple corporate functionality including project finance, fiduciary control, treasury, investor relations, tax, audit and risk management. In addition to the financial aspects of her position, Sonya is responsible for the hotel operating group, asset management, capital project planning, human resources, new development planning and administration, franchise affiliation, and construction management initiatives of the BN Group.
She has more than 10 years of hospitality financial, operating, and new development experience. Sonya leads a team of professionals across each of these disciplines with proficiency in new construction and property opening and management processes, including budgeting and planning, performance benchmarking and measurement, ongoing lodging operations, internal audits and cash management. Sonya holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of New Orleans.
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Michael G. Sherman's Bio
Michael G. Sherman is the founder of Sherman Strategies, LLC, a project-based legal consulting firm.
Mr. Sherman previously served as Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s Executive Counsel and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs. As Executive Counsel, Mr. Sherman was the principle legal advisor in the Mayor’s office. As Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Mr. Sherman was responsible for developing and implementing the city’s strategy to interact with governmental bodies. This included producing and analyzing legislation, proposals, and initiatives to achieve the city’s policy goals as well as serving as the focal point of coordination for the city with state and federal governments in addition to the legislative branch of New Orleans city government and the 162 boards and commissions in the city.
Mr. Sherman is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Political Science at Tulane University, teaching courses on the political system of New Orleans, the American government, and a course on contemporary American politics with James Carville.
Prior to his service in city government, Mr. Sherman was an attorney in private practice based in New Orleans, Louisiana and licensed to practice in four jurisdictions – Louisiana, New York, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia. His practice focused on representing clients before governmental bodies with an emphasis on land use. He previously served as Vice-President of a Florida-based real estate development company. Mr. Sherman managed the company’s Gulf Coast operations. Prior to that, Mr. Sherman served as an attorney with a multinational law firm based in Washington, DC. His practice focused on legislative and regulatory affairs.
In 2004, Mr. Sherman was elected as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner of the District of Columbia. In 2001, Mr. Sherman was selected as a Mayoral Fellow in City Government, where he worked closely with city government leaders of New Orleans, Louisiana. He received his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center and his undergraduate degree from Tulane University.